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Batman: Battle for the Cowl Companion
This new collection features four tales of Gotham City in Batman's absence.
First, a wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. But will these heroes succeed or become victims?
Then, with Gotham City in a state of emergency, one man has stood firm against the criminal element in Gotham - Police Commissioner James Gordon. Now, Gordon and his police department must reclaim Gotham and take down Mister Freeze without the assistance of Batman.
In the third story, Bat-villains including Catwoman, the Riddler, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin and Ra's Al Ghul are on the loose. But will they work together to take down Gotham City - or destroy each other?
Finally, in the heart of Arkham Asylum, will administrator Dr. Jeremiah Arkham fall prey to the madness that has plagued so many of his inmates? Or will he usher in a new era for Gotham's most haunted institution?
Includes BATTLE FOR THE ARKHAM, THE NETWORK, MAN-BAT, COMMISSIONER
GORDON and UNDERGROUND.
First, a wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. But will these heroes succeed or become victims?
Then, with Gotham City in a state of emergency, one man has stood firm against the criminal element in Gotham - Police Commissioner James Gordon. Now, Gordon and his police department must reclaim Gotham and take down Mister Freeze without the assistance of Batman.
In the third story, Bat-villains including Catwoman, the Riddler, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin and Ra's Al Ghul are on the loose. But will they work together to take down Gotham City - or destroy each other?
Finally, in the heart of Arkham Asylum, will administrator Dr. Jeremiah Arkham fall prey to the madness that has plagued so many of his inmates? Or will he usher in a new era for Gotham's most haunted institution?
Includes BATTLE FOR THE ARKHAM, THE NETWORK, MAN-BAT, COMMISSIONER
GORDON and UNDERGROUND.
128 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2009
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Fabian Nicieza
2,025 books425 followersFabian Nicieza is a writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of DEADPOOL and for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, and Robin.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
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October 10, 2025
(B) 74% | More than Satisfactory
Notes: Closer to a short fiction anthology, its stories are more aptly extensions of other series than the one it's companion to.
Notes: Closer to a short fiction anthology, its stories are more aptly extensions of other series than the one it's companion to.
December 26, 2018
Collection of short stories focusing on the various supporting characters and their response to the chaos in Gotham City after the death of Batman. Nothing too remarkable here. The best were the opener (Commissioner Gordon being held captive by Mister Freeze) and the closer (Oracle calls the shots for the assembled Batman allies - among them Huntress, Batgirl, and Manhunter - trying to pick up the crime-fighting slack as Professor Hugo Strange causes trouble). The middle Arkham Asylum-themed story was already printed elsewhere, and the others were sort of forgettable.
September 2, 2015
7 قصص
كل عدد لا يعتمد بشكل كبير علي اللي قبله ولا اللي بعده
بات مان مات و القناع الاسود ظهر
وجوثام يا ولاده في الفوضي كل الاشرار طلعوا
البطريق بيحاول يكون جيش
و هارفي
وفيه شخص منتحل شخصية بات مان وبيقتل ف الناس
مجموعة لطيفة
كل عدد لا يعتمد بشكل كبير علي اللي قبله ولا اللي بعده
بات مان مات و القناع الاسود ظهر
وجوثام يا ولاده في الفوضي كل الاشرار طلعوا
البطريق بيحاول يكون جيش
و هارفي
وفيه شخص منتحل شخصية بات مان وبيقتل ف الناس
مجموعة لطيفة
October 25, 2024
Actually really enjoyed this compilation of stories all put together that looks at all areas of Gotham now without Batman.
August 16, 2020
Batman: Battle for the Cowl Companion is a collection of the five tie-in issues for the Battle for the Cowl event published by DC Comics. It collects the following: Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum, Battle for the Cowl: The Network, Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat, Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon, and Battle for the Cowl: The Underground. Each tie-in focuses on how Gotham City is coping with the apparent death of Bruce Wayne as Batman:
Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum (★★★☆☆) has Jeremiah Arkham returning to Arkham Asylum and finds it utterly destroyed. As he enters the place and walks through the destroyed hallways, he starts recalling the events during his last day in his asylum. It is written by David Hine and penciled by Jeremy Haun.
Battle for the Cowl: The Network (★★★★☆) has Barbara Gordon as Oracle making a Network within Gotham City to combat villains within her fingertips are minor vigilantes, which she disperse to quell the crime in this case Hugo Strange. It is written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Don Kramer and Jim Calafiore.
Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat (★★★☆☆) has Robert Langstrom turning into Man-Bat in order to help Barbara Gordon as Oracle in quelling the crime in Gotham City and to find his missing wife Francine Lee, who may or may not have been killed by him in his Man-Bat form. It is written by Joe Harris and penciled by Jim Calafiore.
Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon (★★★★☆) has Commissioner Gordon getting kidnapped by Victor Fries as Mister Freeze in this post-Batman Gotham City as he tries to teach how to survive without Batman. However, his kidnapping is a rallying cry for the Gotham City Police Department to unify and rescue him. It is written by Royal McGraw and penciled by Tom Mandrake.
Battle for the Cowl: The Underground (★★★☆☆) has The Riddler, now reformed as a private detective, reflects on the recent events occurring in Gotham City while in his office Oswald Cobblepot as the Penguin wishes to hire him to find Black Mask and along the way, he encounters Jason Todd as Batman and other underworld villains. It is written by Christopher Yost and penciled by Pablo Raimondi.
All in all, Batman: Battle for the Cowl Companion is a mediocre collection of tie-ins with a couple of exceptions as noted above. However, these issues falls under the same fate as many tie-in issues as they are side stories and doesn’t really advance the main core story.
Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum (★★★☆☆) has Jeremiah Arkham returning to Arkham Asylum and finds it utterly destroyed. As he enters the place and walks through the destroyed hallways, he starts recalling the events during his last day in his asylum. It is written by David Hine and penciled by Jeremy Haun.
Battle for the Cowl: The Network (★★★★☆) has Barbara Gordon as Oracle making a Network within Gotham City to combat villains within her fingertips are minor vigilantes, which she disperse to quell the crime in this case Hugo Strange. It is written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Don Kramer and Jim Calafiore.
Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat (★★★☆☆) has Robert Langstrom turning into Man-Bat in order to help Barbara Gordon as Oracle in quelling the crime in Gotham City and to find his missing wife Francine Lee, who may or may not have been killed by him in his Man-Bat form. It is written by Joe Harris and penciled by Jim Calafiore.
Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon (★★★★☆) has Commissioner Gordon getting kidnapped by Victor Fries as Mister Freeze in this post-Batman Gotham City as he tries to teach how to survive without Batman. However, his kidnapping is a rallying cry for the Gotham City Police Department to unify and rescue him. It is written by Royal McGraw and penciled by Tom Mandrake.
Battle for the Cowl: The Underground (★★★☆☆) has The Riddler, now reformed as a private detective, reflects on the recent events occurring in Gotham City while in his office Oswald Cobblepot as the Penguin wishes to hire him to find Black Mask and along the way, he encounters Jason Todd as Batman and other underworld villains. It is written by Christopher Yost and penciled by Pablo Raimondi.
All in all, Batman: Battle for the Cowl Companion is a mediocre collection of tie-ins with a couple of exceptions as noted above. However, these issues falls under the same fate as many tie-in issues as they are side stories and doesn’t really advance the main core story.
May 29, 2024
This companion piece to The Battle For The Cowl storyline was a handful of uneventful, unnecessary, and uninspired tales about Gotham and what's going down with Batman gone. None were memorable. The art was fine but these just are afterthoughts. Overall, very skippable.
March 9, 2025
Me gustó, porque la historia trata de quién heredaría el manto de Batman, cuando el ya no esté y esa sería la historia.
Si bien también nos muestra lo que pasa con Gotham y todo el problema que trae no tener un Batman. Todo se reduce al duelo entre los tres robins.
Si bien también nos muestra lo que pasa con Gotham y todo el problema que trae no tener un Batman. Todo se reduce al duelo entre los tres robins.
December 19, 2017
Fun little series of companion pieces.
September 5, 2020
A fair companion to the Battle. Not necessary to read. For completists only.
May 20, 2024
⭐️3.5
December 29, 2023
A collection of 5 one-shot short stories set during the time of Battle for the Cowl which focus on characters that the main mini-series didn’t have time to focus on.
Commissioner Gordon:
In the first, Jim Gordon is faced with the frustration of policing Gotham without Batman. In the main series, Gordon doesn’t come out of it well so it’s nice to see him get some focus here.
The GCPD take on Mr Freeze without Batman as Freeze prepares to ‘teach’ Gotham how to cope with their grief over the loss of Batman. It’s a story that gets Freeze and uses him well without having to play the Nora card.
You can feel the connection between Gordon and Freeze which is a nice reminder that Jim has just as much history with these rogues as Batman does.
Facing death at Freeze’s hands forces Gordon to accept that Batman really is gone and they have to save themselves. Watching Gordon take down Freeze alone with nothing but his resourcefulness and a box of matches is immensely satisfying. There is still hope for the GCPD after all.
Man-Bat:
Past his initial appearance, I’ve rarely seen much potential for Man-Bat so I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one.
Kirk Langstrom chooses to become Man-Bat again to search for his missing wife in the warzone Gotham has become.
The Man-Bat transformations are suitably horrifying and Kirk is a compelling single-minded protagonist, haunted by his past.
The appearance and slow reveal of Dr Phosphorus is masterful. A minor villain played for all his potential horror value. With Kirk blinded and injured too, we feel his danger.
The twist as Kirk transforms without the serum to stop Phosphorus is great and opens up a lot of potential for Man-Bat in the new era. Never thought I’d be excited for more Man-Bat!
Arkham Asylum:
Jeremiah Arkham is our lead here in the prequel to the Arkham Reborn miniseries. This is collected there too so I’ll talk about it as part of a whole there.
On its own, it is still a deliciously creepy look at the life of the last Arkham in the final days of the Asylum. Madness haunts the story, and the whole thing feels similar to the eery spirit of Arkham subplot from the Arkham Asylum game and clearly also takes influence from Grant Morrison’s Arkham Asylum graphic novel.
The final page hints at a dark future for Jeremiah and the Asylum beautifully.
The Underground:
Sort of a prequel to Gotham City Sirens but it doesn’t actually connect very well. In its own right however, The Underground is a strong tie-in to Battle for the Cowl.
Riddler is hired by Penguin to find out the new Black Mask’s identity and we get a nice look at reformed private eye Riddler’s search for answers, quickly forming a sweet partnership with fellow reformed rogue Harley Quinn.
In the other side of the story, Catwoman gets the focus and gets the story beats she missed out on in Battle for the Cowl. We see her react to the return of Black Mask (who she murdered) (and we briefly see Holly again which is nice) and we see her face Jason-Batman, giving her a chance to acknowledge her grief for Bruce and how she is trying to live up to him.
Its flaw is that it lacks an ending since it leads directly into Gotham City Sirens but also doesn’t because GCS isn’t a Riddler series (most of the time).
The Network:
Oracle guides her operatives, most notably Batgirl, Huntres, Misfit, Ragman and Manhunter, through stopping the latest Hugo Strange scheme and saving a load of hostages.
Batgirl and Huntress are paired up and bicker throughout for comedic purposes. Huntress goes through her “alright I promise I won’t kill anymore but I really want to” character arc for the 400th time. But there is still a nice charm to the story as our final chance to see Cassandra Cain as Batgirl. Its not written to be a final adventure for her or anything but its still pleasing she got a decent last go in the role before handing over.
Otherwise its the least notable story in the collection but it is a complete one and a chance to see characters we rarely see outside of background cameos.
All in all I think this collection complements Battle for the Cowl well and is worth reading alongside it to flesh out the picture.
Commissioner Gordon:
In the first, Jim Gordon is faced with the frustration of policing Gotham without Batman. In the main series, Gordon doesn’t come out of it well so it’s nice to see him get some focus here.
The GCPD take on Mr Freeze without Batman as Freeze prepares to ‘teach’ Gotham how to cope with their grief over the loss of Batman. It’s a story that gets Freeze and uses him well without having to play the Nora card.
You can feel the connection between Gordon and Freeze which is a nice reminder that Jim has just as much history with these rogues as Batman does.
Facing death at Freeze’s hands forces Gordon to accept that Batman really is gone and they have to save themselves. Watching Gordon take down Freeze alone with nothing but his resourcefulness and a box of matches is immensely satisfying. There is still hope for the GCPD after all.
Man-Bat:
Past his initial appearance, I’ve rarely seen much potential for Man-Bat so I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one.
Kirk Langstrom chooses to become Man-Bat again to search for his missing wife in the warzone Gotham has become.
The Man-Bat transformations are suitably horrifying and Kirk is a compelling single-minded protagonist, haunted by his past.
The appearance and slow reveal of Dr Phosphorus is masterful. A minor villain played for all his potential horror value. With Kirk blinded and injured too, we feel his danger.
The twist as Kirk transforms without the serum to stop Phosphorus is great and opens up a lot of potential for Man-Bat in the new era. Never thought I’d be excited for more Man-Bat!
Arkham Asylum:
Jeremiah Arkham is our lead here in the prequel to the Arkham Reborn miniseries. This is collected there too so I’ll talk about it as part of a whole there.
On its own, it is still a deliciously creepy look at the life of the last Arkham in the final days of the Asylum. Madness haunts the story, and the whole thing feels similar to the eery spirit of Arkham subplot from the Arkham Asylum game and clearly also takes influence from Grant Morrison’s Arkham Asylum graphic novel.
The final page hints at a dark future for Jeremiah and the Asylum beautifully.
The Underground:
Sort of a prequel to Gotham City Sirens but it doesn’t actually connect very well. In its own right however, The Underground is a strong tie-in to Battle for the Cowl.
Riddler is hired by Penguin to find out the new Black Mask’s identity and we get a nice look at reformed private eye Riddler’s search for answers, quickly forming a sweet partnership with fellow reformed rogue Harley Quinn.
In the other side of the story, Catwoman gets the focus and gets the story beats she missed out on in Battle for the Cowl. We see her react to the return of Black Mask (who she murdered) (and we briefly see Holly again which is nice) and we see her face Jason-Batman, giving her a chance to acknowledge her grief for Bruce and how she is trying to live up to him.
Its flaw is that it lacks an ending since it leads directly into Gotham City Sirens but also doesn’t because GCS isn’t a Riddler series (most of the time).
The Network:
Oracle guides her operatives, most notably Batgirl, Huntres, Misfit, Ragman and Manhunter, through stopping the latest Hugo Strange scheme and saving a load of hostages.
Batgirl and Huntress are paired up and bicker throughout for comedic purposes. Huntress goes through her “alright I promise I won’t kill anymore but I really want to” character arc for the 400th time. But there is still a nice charm to the story as our final chance to see Cassandra Cain as Batgirl. Its not written to be a final adventure for her or anything but its still pleasing she got a decent last go in the role before handing over.
Otherwise its the least notable story in the collection but it is a complete one and a chance to see characters we rarely see outside of background cameos.
All in all I think this collection complements Battle for the Cowl well and is worth reading alongside it to flesh out the picture.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2010
I read this on the couch at Joseph Beth while trying to avoid the homework that I have to do. I enjoyed it. This volume is comprised of five one-shots that take place after Final Crisis during the "Battle for the Cowl" arc.
Commissioner Gordon-In this comic, Gordon is pitted against Mr. Freeze who is trying to teach Gotham City how to live without Batman. It was interesting to focus on Gordon and it provided the rallying cry to get the GCPD on their feet.
The Network-I found this to be the most convoluted story as it involves way too many characters. Essentially, it seems like a Birds of Prey story with Oracle taking control and trying to establish some vigilante justice. It did make me slightly interesting in reading the Batwoman volume.
The Underground-Riddler is a private eye these days and he is asked for some help by The Penguin. This issue sets up that Two-Face and Penguin have tried to take over crime in Gotham creating two separate factions. I was unimpressed by the way Riddler was written, however I loved the way Catwoman was written. Her reluctance to fight crime because that is what Batman would have wanted as she is dealing with her grief over his apparent death is a powerful place for her to be. Also, this story line sets up the Sirens of Gotham off-shoot which I have not read but I'm skeptical of its goodness.
Arkham Asylum-This one was actually the best story. In the wake of the destruction of Arkham which I don't know when that happened although I think that was in Battle for the Cowl which I will be re-reading shortly. Anyway, Jeremiah Arkham struggles with the destruction of Arkham Asylum despite the fact that he was left for dead. There are some new characters introduced and some question as to the good doctor's sanity.
Man-Bat-This one incorporates Kirk Langstrom who Grant Morrison brought back in "Batman and Son". It also manages to bring back Dr. Phosphorus in a surprisingly creepy and effective way.
This is mostly huge set-up for things to come but captivating to read nonetheless and certainly better written than the ish that was included after "Battle for the Cowl". In writing about it, I've decided that I will give it four stars.
Commissioner Gordon-In this comic, Gordon is pitted against Mr. Freeze who is trying to teach Gotham City how to live without Batman. It was interesting to focus on Gordon and it provided the rallying cry to get the GCPD on their feet.
The Network-I found this to be the most convoluted story as it involves way too many characters. Essentially, it seems like a Birds of Prey story with Oracle taking control and trying to establish some vigilante justice. It did make me slightly interesting in reading the Batwoman volume.
The Underground-Riddler is a private eye these days and he is asked for some help by The Penguin. This issue sets up that Two-Face and Penguin have tried to take over crime in Gotham creating two separate factions. I was unimpressed by the way Riddler was written, however I loved the way Catwoman was written. Her reluctance to fight crime because that is what Batman would have wanted as she is dealing with her grief over his apparent death is a powerful place for her to be. Also, this story line sets up the Sirens of Gotham off-shoot which I have not read but I'm skeptical of its goodness.
Arkham Asylum-This one was actually the best story. In the wake of the destruction of Arkham which I don't know when that happened although I think that was in Battle for the Cowl which I will be re-reading shortly. Anyway, Jeremiah Arkham struggles with the destruction of Arkham Asylum despite the fact that he was left for dead. There are some new characters introduced and some question as to the good doctor's sanity.
Man-Bat-This one incorporates Kirk Langstrom who Grant Morrison brought back in "Batman and Son". It also manages to bring back Dr. Phosphorus in a surprisingly creepy and effective way.
This is mostly huge set-up for things to come but captivating to read nonetheless and certainly better written than the ish that was included after "Battle for the Cowl". In writing about it, I've decided that I will give it four stars.
June 30, 2015
A collection of the various Battle for the Cowl one-shots, this trade provides insight into the sideline players dealing with Batman's absence. The volume opens with Commissioner Gordon at the mercy of Mr. Freeze. As the icy villain rants about taking Gotham away from its citizens, Gordon is able to outmaneuver his foe and save the day. Backed by the GCPD, Gordon is determined to demonstrate that he is still the law in Gotham. Kirk Langstrom seeks out his missing wife Francine in his tale, encountering the Outsiders and the deadly Dr. Phosphorus. With the lessons of Batman inside his head, Langstrom proves that he may finally be in control of the Man-Bat once and for all. Jeremiah Arkham returns to his destroyed facility to collect his secret patients. Yet there are cracks in the mind of the good doctor, ones that may hint that not all is well with the good doctor. A war on the streets between Black Mask and Penguin bring in the various rogues for a tussle in the next segment. While the Riddler searches for Black Mask - and helps reunite the Gotham Sirens in the process - Catwoman finds herself at odds with both Two-Face and a gun-toting Jason Todd Batman. The book concludes with Oracle's Birds of Prey hunting down Hugo Strange across Gotham, with check-ins on Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Manhunter, and Ragman. Overall, the book serves as a reminder that Batman is the linchpin that holds Gotham together. The various writers and artists hit and miss across the collection, which is to be expected when one-shots are cobbled together. The title rightfully describes itself as little more than a companion, so pick it up only for a complete picture of the Battle for the Cowl.
December 29, 2012
I started to read this a couple months ago but I never finished it because it wasn't focused on the Batfamily and that's what I was interested in at the time. It wasn't as boring as I recalled, possibly because I spent the day slogging through a number of other Batbooks that weren't very Batfamily oriented. I think I liked the last story with Oracle best, but I enjoyed the one with Mr Freeze and Gordon, too, and the one set in Arkham I just saw in Arkham Reborn and I liked those three mental patient characters it focused on. The man-bat one and the parts with Catwoman weren't bad either. I'm intrigued by the idea of the Riddler as a PI (I'd have enjoyed more of that story, it just cut off when they found Catwoman). None of the stories really excited me. The art was pretty standard.
September 18, 2013
This volume takes place within the 2009 DC storyline Batman: Battle for the Cowl, where Batman seemingly disappears and both heroes and villains battle for the right to be the next Batman. This volume contains five stand along short stories within this storyline.
The Arkham Asylum short story was the best, showing the relationship between a doctor in Arkham Asylum and certain inmates. It was at the same time sad, haunting and a little creepy, wonderfully showcasing moments of pathos and the line between being treating the inmates and non-litereally captured by the captives. The other stories were fine, if less memorable. This volume is a solid addition to the Batman canon.
The Arkham Asylum short story was the best, showing the relationship between a doctor in Arkham Asylum and certain inmates. It was at the same time sad, haunting and a little creepy, wonderfully showcasing moments of pathos and the line between being treating the inmates and non-litereally captured by the captives. The other stories were fine, if less memorable. This volume is a solid addition to the Batman canon.
October 20, 2009
I really wanted to read this because I didn't want to miss any of the details of what followed Batman's death. The Battle for the Cowl was OK, but this companion series stunk. It followed what was going on in the rest of Gotham while the three-issue series Battle for the Cowl took place. Yes, there were a few high points, but in general it was a struggle to get through it. I'm glad it's over so that I can pick up the regular single issues of Batman, Detective Comics, and the other series that are starting up again now that Battle for the Cowl is over.
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July 10, 2012
Well, being a collection stories from a larger crossover story almost by definition means the quality here will be scattershot. I went into it thinking I'd like Fabian Nicieza's story the best, and I was right. He's probably the most underrated professional comic book writer out there, and this story did nothing to make me think otherwise. The rest of it was thoroughly average to me, I hate to say it.
February 1, 2010
A nice little collection meant to give some insight into the minor characters who populate Gotham after Batman has disappeared. I think the two stories, one that follows the director of Arkham Asylum, and another a team Oracle has put together to protect the city were the two best stories.
November 30, 2010
The Arkham Asylum story is brilliant, they should have just done 6 issues of that. It's creepy and engaging. That's why this is a 4 star.
Underground with the riddler as a detecive feels like the pilot of a tv show. The rest of the stories are ok but don't reach the heights of the Arkham story.
Underground with the riddler as a detecive feels like the pilot of a tv show. The rest of the stories are ok but don't reach the heights of the Arkham story.
September 15, 2014
This takes place in the aftermath of Batman R.I.P. Though the real Batman himself is not featured, we see vignettes of supporting characters. My favorite chapter would have to be the one about Jeremiah Arkham finding comfort in the company of No Face, Mirror Man, and Hamburger Lady.
December 9, 2009
...nothing too bad....nothing too good here
December 14, 2009
Um...I liked Tom Mandrake's art in the first fifth of the book.
April 17, 2010
interesting side stories from the batman RIP arc. maybe more interesting to me, as i am not all that familiar with much of this, being a relatively new batman follower.
April 27, 2011
Really enjoyed the Commissioner Gordon and Arkham Asylum stories. The others were OK, and I really liked that they used the DeVito version of the Penguin in the Underground story.
October 17, 2012
That was pretty good. Made a lot more sense than the Vicki Vale insert in Battle for the Cowl. Loved the issue with Gordon and the Network.
December 15, 2013
Closer to 3 and 1/2 stars.
April 11, 2014
I found this more interesting than "Battle for the cowl"
May 12, 2016
casi los mas interesante de bftC es el ver todo olo que sucede en el entorno por la ausencia de batman, desde villanos del Undergroun hasta los locos de Arkham. lo mismo los aliados,
July 11, 2013
Haven't been update with comics lately. Picked this one up. It was okay all around
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